Fortune

When I was at the museum yesterday I came across this artwork for the cover of the Canadian Home Journal February 1935.
This is Madame de Pompadour who was the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745-1751 and friend of the King until her death in 1764.
Interesting story. At age 9, a fortune teller predicted Jeannne would some day reign over the heart of a King. As a commoner she was then groomed to be the mistress being taught dance, drawing, painting, theatre and the arts.
She became a major force politically, socially and a big supporter of the arts.
Louis XV remained devoted to Pompadour nursing her while she had tuberculosis which took her life.
This is a great love story and more.
Happy Valentine's Day.